John Deere 8970

Production: 1993 - 1996  

Production
Manufacturer:	John Deere
Type:	Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor
Factory:	Waterloo, Iowa, USA
Original price:	$144,175 (1993 )

John Deere 8970 Power
Engine (gross):	400 hp 298.3 kW
PTO (claimed):	339 hp 252.8 kW
Drawbar (tested):	313.92 hp 234.1 kW
PTO (tested):	354.45 hp 264.3 kW

Mechanical
Chassis:	4x4 articulated 4WD
Final drives:	inboard planetary
Steering:	articulated power
Brakes:	hydraulic wet disc
Cab:	Sound-Gard cab standard.
Transmissions:	12-speed partially synchronized
24-speed two-speed power shift
12-speed full power shift

Capacity
Fuel:	220 gal 832.7 L
Hydraulic system:	38 gal 143.8 L

Hydraulics
Type:	closed center pressure compensated
Capacity:	38 gal 143.8 L
Pressure:	2530 psi 174.4 bar
Rear valves:	3 to 5
Pump flow:	44.8 gpm 169.6 lpm
SCV flow:	33.3 gpm 126.0 lpm

Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO:	independent (optional)
Clutch:	hydraulic wet disc
Rear RPM:	1000 (1.75)

8970 Serial Numbers
Location:	Left side of tractor hinge.
1993:	1001
1994:	1991
1995:	2995
1996:	6001

Electrical
Ground:	negative
Batteries:	3
Battery CCA:	925
Battery volts:	12

Engine Detail
Cummins
turbocharged aftercooled diesel
6-cylinder
liquid-cooled
Displacement:	855 ci 14.0 L
Bore/Stroke:	5.50x6.00 inches 140 x 152 mm
Power (gross):	400 hp 298.3 kW
Air cleaner:	dual paper elements with aspirator
Compression:	14.0:1
Rated RPM:	2100
Starter volts:	12
Oil capacity:	36 qts 34.1 L
Coolant capacity:	72 qts 68.1 L

Dimensions
Wheelbase:	134 inches 340 cm
Length:	268.9 inches 683 cm
Shiping weight:	31,879 lbs 14460 kg
Operating weight:	33,655 lbs 15265 kg
Front axle:	4.331 by 128 inches 110 by 3251 mm
Rear axle:	4.331 by 128 inches 110 by 3251 mm